The Edith Rosenwald Stern Papers
The Edith Rosenwald Stern Papers: Annabelle Bernard-Mercker By: Ashanty Felipe, archive volunteer Working with the archives has given me a more holistic approach to the world of Longue Vue founder […]
Letters from Longue Vue
Preserving Longue Vue: Preventative Conservation
Preserving Longue Vue: Preventative Conservation For the next few weeks, in addition to our ongoing tornado recover efforts, visitors to Longue Vue may notice that certain rooms are temporarily closed
Tropical Storm Arthur Damage and Recovery: June 2026
Join us for a Tornado Relief Concert featuring Carmela Rappazzo & Friends on Thursday, September 10. Donate to our recovery efforts here. For in-kind contributions, volunteering, and other ways to
Operation Cayratication
By: Anandi A. Premlall, Sustainability Coordinator Front Back Flowering Cayratia japonica is a perennial vine of the Vitaceae family (a cousin of grapes!) and has palmately compound leaves that are
Soil Blocking
What is soil blocking and how does it work? Soil blocking is a method of propagating seedlings that involves filling a metal blocking tool with soil and squeezing to form
Root Up Rosellinia Root Rot
By Simeon Benjamin, Gardener In January 2023 LSU AgCenter identified a major pathogen in the Wild Garden called Rosellinia root rot. Seldom seen in ornamental landscapes it spreads rapidly through
A brief history of Longue Vue’s Louisiana Iris Collection!
Longue Vue’s Wild Garden contains the “oldest consistently maintained Louisiana iris collection in the greater New Orleans area” as published by the Society of Louisiana Irises in 2012. Ellen Shipman’s
Confronting Citrus Canker
Citrus canker is a common disease in New Orleans gardens, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis. The disease appears as lesions on fruits, leaves, and stems, causing defoliation. It causes
Memories at Longue Vue
When the holidays end and the new year begins, I always find myself looking back and reflecting on all the memories we made. I feel a sense of accomplishment when
Birds at Longue Vue
I was a dinosaur kid. I had all the toys: apatosaurus, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus, triceratops, pachycephalosaurus—all of the -sauruses! And of course, if you asked me what my favorite was, it